Immersed in fog. That’s how Brian LeBlanc describes his bouts of confusion from Alzheimer’s. “Imagine you’re driving down a road […]
Alzheimer's
Favorite Music May Hold the Key to Preventing Acute Delirium During Hospitalizations
Maybe it’s a hip fracture or pneumonia that sends your aging parent to the hospital. Or perhaps it’s a stroke […]
The Soothing Power of Music for People with Dementia—and Their Families, Too
As the afternoons grew longer, Forrest would become agitated. He’d tell his son, Steve, in no uncertain terms, to bring […]
Wisconsin Pilot Study: Personal Music May Reduce Complications of Dysphagia for People with Advanced Dementia
Personal music may ease swallowing issues for people with advanced dementia, according to a 2018 study published in Dementia: The […]
How Personal Music Moves with Individuals Across Care Settings, Thanks to an Extraordinary Volunteer
We profiled Ginny Hauser, a devoted volunteer in Pullman, Washington, in 2015. Here’s an update on how MUSIC & MEMORY® […]
For Musician Paul Johnson, Supporting MUSIC & MEMORY® Strikes a Chord
For Nashville musician Paul Johnson, MUSIC & MEMORY® is more than a non-profit organization that deserves his financial support. It’s a […]
